trendsday: sneakers

  

This time last year I was obsessing over the Nike sneaker wedges… and while my obsession with those never really ended, I am now obsessed with various other sneakers.  From calf hair, to leather, and sporty, to neon there sneakers out there to fit every style.  They just look so damn effortless.  I do not even know where to start or what to say but there are plenty of reasons that sneakers will be a staple in my wardrobe from here on out…

1. They instantly transform your overdone outfit to a casual "I just threw this on" vibe.  

2. They are comfortable, they do not squeeze your baby toe, or cut off the circulation in your feet. 

3. They look better with wear (for the most part).  Theres nothing better than a broken in pair.

4. They instantly make you look fun… a girl in fun sneakers obviously is always ready to participate in fun activities… 

5. They can be paired with such a wide variety of outfits… please name a pair of pointed flats that you can wear with athletic jeggings and a flirty skirt. 

I think I have proved that ultimately sneaker are an essential… if you don't believe me try them out or just view the fabulous photos above, again.

So far I have opted for these (they are on sale), but am falling in love with the look of these. 

photo 1 | photo 2 | photo 3 

Off the Beaten Path

With the weather up and down in the city of boston its is important to have pieces on call for those in-between days!  This outfit was comfy and casual enough for some weekend wear.  After enjoying some delicious crepes, Max and I found this adorable ally way, and stopped to take some pictures.  It was so cute and I loved how all the leaves collected along the sides.  

This outfit was easy enough to throw on after taking too long to get ready, I find that I often take extremely long in the morning when I don't have a time limit.  Since the skirt is tight I decided to pair it with a looser sweater.  It happened to be a bit too loose so I tied it at the side and it instantly made the outfit more casual and weekend-like (that's not even a word).  

Hope everyone has a fabulous week! 

Collab: Cozy Fall

I am pleased to bring you this collaboration with Makayla from Fashionably Kay.  Makayla is a 21 year old fashion student with an eye for style and a really great blog.  Her pictures are professional and her blog is nicely organized.  She is also extremely understanding and has the characteristics of a great friend!  Her outfit is fabulous and take a look at how similar our booties are!  

Make sure to stop by Fashionably Kay after viewing this post!  

Alright I know I went a little picture crazy on this one but I must say that this was the best shoot i've had.  My sweet, loving boyfriend takes all of my pictures and lets just say that it's not always an easy task.  Getting good pictures is harder than it seems.  You need good lighting, a good scene, the white balance needs to be correct and last but not least patience is needed.  I have been researching tips on photographing for style blogs and many people recommended the 50mm lens.  For a mere 100 dollars this  is worth its money and much more. 

This outfit is a perfect example of my weekend wear.  These jeggings have a cool acid wash effect but its not too crazy.  I love the acid look but feel that most jeans are too overdone and these have just the right touch.  they are perfect for shopping because they are easy to get on and off in the fitting room and they are great for events like concerts as well because they are stylish and easy to move around in. 

For the top I am wearing none other than my PIKO!  I have talked about these tops before here, but I have no problem talking about them again!  They are the perfect top: soft to the touch, loose in the right places, wide neckline, nice length, and come in many colors.   I'm not going to even say how many I own.  

The weather has been getting a lot chillier here in Massachusetts so to warm it up I added my two toned jacket from H&M and an oversized Zara scarf!  I love the mixture of neutrals, and if your in the market for a BIG warm scarf check this one out (I got it in gray as well). 

Now checkout Makayla's version of Cozy Fall!